Driver, Mechanical Horse

About the job

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job Description

Overall Job Purpose:

To carry out day to day hauling operations of Enterprise Nickel Mine by upholding high standards of safety in accordance with company policies and production of quality product.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Safety of all activities carried out within operating site both by FQM Trident and Contractors on site (PPE).
• Ensure the KPIs are achieved in the assigned sections.
• Ensure that Nickel ore is delivered to the Nickel plant in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure that the truck is driven to the condition of the road and stipulated speed limits are observed at all times.
• Control the operational activities in the assigned area of operation.
• Ensure the Mobile equipment in the area adheres to standard operating procedures.
• Analyse and report defects to supervisor / maintenance.
• Ensure good work environment (good housekeeping) and clean machine all the time.

Job Specific Competencies

• Effective communicator.
• Have Knowledge of mobile machine and Hauling operations.

Key Job Attributes

• Good Initiative.
• Strong drive to maximize production and improve working standards.
• Commitment to company policies and TFDs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be diligent and thorough approach.
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.

Experience Required To Perform In This Job

• The Driver should have basic mechanics knowledge about the trucks.
• Minimum of Two (2) years working experience with trucks.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Valid Class CE Driver’s License.

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